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National Governance & Policy Just now (03:14 PM IST)

FIR Filed Against College and Professor Over Alleged Research Publication Fraud

Police in Uttar Pradesh have registered an FIR against a college and a professor after a petitioner alleged he was cheated out of ₹26,000 on the promise of getting his research paper published in the UGC-CARE-listed Kanpur Philosophers Journal. The case has drawn attention to the opaque and increasingly commercialised ecosystem around academic publishing, where vulnerable researchers can be exposed to fraud and misrepresentation.

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National Governance & Policy6h ago

Workplace equality must be built, not declared, says Charu Sinha in Hyderabad

An equal workplace cannot be created by announcement alone and must instead be built by identifying and correcting the inequalities embedded in everyday systems, DG Charu Sinha said in Hyderabad on Saturday. Speaking at a panel on inclusive workspaces, she urged institutions to make exclusion visible, amplify women's voices and confront the subtle biases that continue to shape access to leadership, recognition and pay.

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National Governance & Policy8h ago

China's Local Governments Race to Turn AI Video Into a New Industrial Engine

China is rapidly transforming AI-generated video from a niche creative tool into a state-backed industry, with cities from Shenzhen to Beijing offering subsidies, cheap rent and computing support to lure filmmakers and startups. The push mirrors Beijing's broader industrial policy model, but early signs of overcapacity and falling prices suggest the sector may soon face the same pressures that have hit other heavily subsidized industries.

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India Sports & Cricket9h ago

AFI Demands Answers After Jyothi Yarraji, Praveen Chhitravel Pull Out of Asian Games Events

The Athletics Federation of India has launched a sharp inquiry after hurdler Jyothi Yarraji and triple jumper Praveen Chhitravel failed to compete in their Asian Games events in Nagoya on Saturday. AFI spokesperson Adille Sumariwalla said the federation had been assured both athletes were fit to start, calling the late withdrawals "unacceptable" and insisting someone must be held answerable.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Review Finds Security Lapses at Utah Campus Where Charlie Kirk Was Killed

An independent review has concluded that Utah Valley University and event organizers made a series of security missteps before conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot dead on campus last year. The report says the university failed to complete a proper written security assessment and event action plan, while coordination with Kirk's private security team broke down in the run-up to the outdoor appearance.

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World Politics & Diplomacy8m ago

White House Bars CNN From Air Force One Trip as Trump Escalates Media Clash

The White House has barred CNN from travelling with President Donald Trump on Air Force One for a trip to Tennessee, intensifying an already volatile confrontation between the administration and major news organizations. The move comes days after a federal judge said Trump's restrictions on some outlets were likely unconstitutional and after the White House briefly restored access to regular television coverage.

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World Politics & Diplomacy1h ago

Kratom, the 'Gas Station Heroin' Raising Alarm in the U.S., Draws Fresh Scrutiny After Student Deaths

Kratom, a Southeast Asian plant sold widely in the United States as a supplement, is facing renewed scrutiny after investigators found packaged kratom in the possession of two deceased University of Mississippi students. While officials have not attributed the deaths to the substance, the episode has intensified warnings about a product that is legal in some states, unregulated at the federal level and increasingly available in convenience stores, petrol stations and vape shops. Advocates describe it as a pain-relief lifeline; critics warn that its opioid-like effects and inconsistent contents can make it dangerous.

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National Governance & Policy1h ago

India Revises Anti-Dumping Duty on Jute Imports from Bangladesh and Nepal, Grants Zero Duty to Select Producers

India's Ministry of Finance has revised anti-dumping duties on imports of jute yarn, hessian fabric and jute sacking bags from Bangladesh and Nepal, setting zero duty for specific producers while imposing higher rates on others. The updated structure follows the Directorate General of Trade Remedies' mid-term review and will remain in force for the rest of the existing duty period, originally imposed in December 2022.

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National Governance & Policy7h ago

Indian Non-Profits Lag on Digital Maturity as AI Adoption Stays Shallow, New Report Finds

Indian non-profits are trailing badly on digital maturity even as AI use accelerates across white-collar workplaces, according to a new survey of 500 organisations by Digital for Nonprofits. The report says most groups are still stuck at basic experimentation, with weak governance, limited analytics use and missed opportunities such as unused ad grants worth millions of dollars.

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Global Economy & Central Banks7h ago

Federal Reserve Bars Former Banco Popular Employee Over Customer Fund Misappropriation

The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced a consent prohibition order against Gadiel Rosario-Alvarado, a former employee of Banco Popular de Puerto Rico in San Juan, after determining he misappropriated customer funds. The enforcement action permanently restricts Rosario-Alvarado from participating in the banking industry without prior regulatory approval, underscoring the Fed's continued focus on misconduct involving customer assets and internal controls.

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World Politics & Diplomacy30m ago

Oracle's $1 Billion Pay Gamble for Ellison and Co-CEOs Went Underwater as Shares Slid

Oracle awarded Larry Ellison and its co-CEOs nearly $1 billion in stock options, but by the end of the fiscal year the grants had fallen below their exercise prices as the company's shares weakened. The episode underscores the risks of tying outsized executive compensation to a stock that can quickly reverse, even at one of the world's most closely watched enterprise software firms.

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